My Surprise Mate

Dane moved Kyra’s bassinet from the living room into our bedroom.

As I got Kyra situated in our room, Dane went outside to talk to the guys and fill them in.

He wasn’t gone long and told me our house would be guarded from now until Devin is found.I had this gut feeling there was more going on than we realized.I couldn’t sleep at all, and Dane slept off and on.I lay there watching Kyra most of the night and every little noise I heard had me sitting up in bed.

Kyra woke up around five that morning and I decided to stay up for the day.

After getting us both dressed, I headed to the kitchen to make breakfast.

Kyra seemed to be her normal happy self just like any other morning, blissfully unaware of what was going on.

Unsure if all three guys had stayed outside all night or not, I opened the front door and stepped out to find Zayd standing near the steps, "Good morning," I told him.

He smiled at me as he walked up the steps, "Morning dear.You should still be asleep."

He pulled me in for a hug.

Zayd and Adria acted like parents I never had, and they always seemed to help ease my worries.

"I couldn’t sleep and, besides, Kyra woke up hungry this morning."

he smiled and nodded his head, "well she is a growing girl, and we tend to eat more than normal humans."

"l was going to offer some breakfast and coffee but wasn’t sure or Colby.

"I'll take some coffee," Zayd replied.

"Me too!" I turned to find Ash walking toward the porch.

Neither of them looked as tired as I felt this morning.I led them into the kitchen and started pouring them each a cup while they sat down at the table.

"Good morning little princess," Zayd cooed to Kyra.She smiled brightly at him as he picked her up.

"Did y’all stay outside the whole night?" I questioned them.

"Yes and no,"

Ash started, "Four people were guarding all night, but we did rotate out with three of our best warriors to be able to squeeze in a little sleep."

I nodded in understanding as I handed them their mugs.

"Don’t forget Adria was here periodically through the night too."

"I had no idea she was out here too."

I watched as Zayd and Ash exchanged a knowing look, "What you have never seen is pissed off Adria when her family is being threatened.She wasn’t necessarily coming out to help guard but more to make sure we were doing it the ‘right’ way."

Both guys began to laugh, "she had us stationed around the house so there wasn’t a single side left unprotected, and every 15 minutes we had to switch spots to keep us alert."

Zayd was shaking his head as he spoke.

Dane walked into the kitchen wearing only a pair of sweatpants that hung dangerously low on his hips.

"Did we wake you?" I asked as he wrapped his arms around me and rested his head on top of mine.

He was watching Zayd playing with Kyra.

"No, you didn’t wake me.It’s just time to get up."

The front door opened as Adria came rushing in, have no idea how much trouble you two were fixing to be in." she pointed her finger at Ash and Zayd.

"Holly invited us in for coffee,"

Zayd started telling her as he walked toward her with Kyra, "you know I would never leave this angel unprotected."

Adria sighed, "I know honey, I just...I won’t let them get to her."

Zayd handed Kyra to her, "None of us will,"

Ash finally spoke.

I looked at Dane when there was a light knock at the door, "It’s Genesis and Blaze,"

Ash said as he went to open the door.

"Good morning,"

Genesis greeted as she followed Blaze into the house.

Blaze went straight to Adria and began talking to Kyra.

After setting Kyra on her playmat, Adria came and sat down at the table with us, "Should we have our meeting now or later in the office?"

She cut straight to the point.

"We just need Colby here and we can do it now.No reason to wait." I answered.

"He’s on his way,"

Dane reached over, slipping his hand into mine.

minutes and took a seat at the table with

‘dream’ and received many

Dane and Zayd exchanging looks the whole time I was talking, making me feel as if they

finally asked, looking back and forth

some things that just haven’t been

squeezed my

I stared

too friendly, and when he told us about the

that Devin and Nyla were able to not only

started explaining to me their thoughts, "Apollo has never been one to tolerate disrespect from anyone.He’s a very strict ruler.His command alone can even bring an Alpha to

hurt him," I repeated what Jarek had told

that I could believe that babe, but in all honesty, Apollo could have taken them both down without hurting them.His command may not work on Devin, just as it didn’t

on the day we met and our conversations since then, trying to think of anything that seemed odd, but other than what Dane pointed out, I couldn’t remember anything that would make me feel as though he

is a part of Devin’s

this time who had

than any of us realized.I know this isn’t something

Zayd told me gently.

by

could

as you can about this prophecy.Ash and Colby, I need training kicked back up and regular sweeps up to two miles outside the border done

heads, a resounding, "Yes Alpha" filled the

your dad calls, you need to act normal.Don’t let on

sat down next to me.I was now

replied, not really in

you want to stay home

the packhouse." I

don’t want you out walking around

at

be? We walked together to the packhouse,

to the office next door to his where

books in front of them that looked

"Any luck?"

in her bounce seat.I’m pretty sure Kyra has toys, playpens, and play

their heads, "Not yet, but we just got

Adria replied.

carefully flipped through the pages

is rare, but the Moon Goddess has appeared in dreams before.But it doesn’t really go into details or say

as she rose from

to go get Blaze and I will be back

to fuss just as Dane walked through the door, "Any luck?" he asked as he picked her

currently reading and stood stretching

was still on the phone; he said he would meet us

the door,

would explain

isn’t about to miss a meal, I thought to

together, meeting up with

Kyra in her highchair between her and

everything that has happened and is still happening, I couldn’t help but realize that even though Apollo has been friendly since meeting him, I

mainly on

it

Apollo would always quickly change

murmured lost in

should talk

of worry, but he

get to my head, but I couldn't help but wonder if Apollo could be in on this with Devin? I mean, I know that Dane doesn’t really trust him, but could Apollo be the mastermind behind this? I didn’t know Devin well enough to say if he had the brains to come up with this by himself, but Apollo

my stomach felt like it was twisted into a thousand knots.I didn’t want to believe that Apollo’s intentions had been anything but good—unfortunately, it looked like he had played

so they could take a

behind all of this," I stated not waiting

shot up in surprise

hasn’t been able to come back to visit in person since, but I have regular phone calls with him.Every phone call is about me and Kyra, mainly Kyra though.Anytime I ask about Devin, or how things are going there, or the prophecy, he is quick to change the subject or gives me very vague answers in return.Then there is the whole "attack".. that really doesn’t make any sense now to be able to do this on his own, but Apollo is.What if Devin is nothing more than a foot soldier, so to

room was engulfed in silence once I finished spilling

pacing the office to

because I agree with you.I do think Apollo is playing a part, but whether he is the brains or not I can’t say.I think that Devin is cleverer than you

as I

the phone call

I looked at Zayd.

had said he was on the phone before lunch, and

planning to come and speak with us.He wouldn’t say anything else other than he would

scrunched my face a little, "Why not talk on

"Vampires are very private, secretive

down, "And

a sigh, wishing

Colby, Dane looked at Zayd, "I spoke with Uncle Dayton for a

his head for Dane to continue, "I explained everything that was going on.He’s one of the very few people I fully trust to discuss this with.He asked about the bordering

as drastic as moving a whole pack, but then again, there aren't too many

wasn’t sure why he felt he needed to

he want to do that?"

mentioned it before, but now he said he has good reason to do it.Dayton said his loyalty lies with his family and, as far as the Royal Pack goes, his loyalty is with

hear his loyalty wasn’t with Apollo, but

knows me, but he has been willing

have Adria call

Colby that Dominick will be coming sometime.We don’t need

office, the silence once again filling